Tomb of Mir AllahYar Khan Talpur
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The tomb of Mir Allahyar Khan Talpur is located about 45 km (28 miles) west of Dadu, near Nai Gaj. The tomb, built in 1731 is in Drigh Balla, along with others of the Talpurs. It features panels with battle scenes and men and women sitting and talking with their attendants.
Drigh Balla village served as the first headquarters of the Talpurs after their migration from Punjab to the area in the 17th century when Mian Nasir Muhammad Kalhoro was the ruler of the region. The cemetery is spread over ten acres and is known to the locals as Mir AllahYar Ja Quba. There are at least twelve mausoleums in the cemetery of which eight are prominent - the burial places of Mir Allah Yar Khan Talpur, Mir Chhuto Khan, Tharo Khan Talpur, Mir Manik, Mir Suleman Khan, Khair Mohammad Jamali, Muhammad Bakhsh Jamali and Allah Ditto Surhio
The large tombs stand against a backdrop of Kirthar Hills, the largest being that of Mir Allahyar, which is stucco painted inside and out. Two remarkable scenes are painted in Mughal style: one depicts a battle with soldiers on elephants and horses; the other the love story of Sassi and Punno. Some of the other tombs have well-preserved paintings of figures and gently flowing floral sprays.
Mir Allahyar Talpur belonged to Mankani branch of the Talpur dynasty, which ruled Southeastern Sindh. He founded the town of Tando Allahyar, where remnants of his clay fort are still of interest to visitors. He occupies a distinguished place in Talpur history for his contribution in the field of architecture, art and irrigation in Kachho (Dadu). He was the son of Mir Manak Khan, who founded Drigh Balla, and the father of Mir Massu Khan (1689–1754).
Coordinates: 26.804823, 67.386508
For more details: The crumbling Kalhora necropolis in Sindh
Drigh Balla village served as the first headquarters of the Talpurs after their migration from Punjab to the area in the 17th century when Mian Nasir Muhammad Kalhoro was the ruler of the region. The cemetery is spread over ten acres and is known to the locals as Mir AllahYar Ja Quba. There are at least twelve mausoleums in the cemetery of which eight are prominent - the burial places of Mir Allah Yar Khan Talpur, Mir Chhuto Khan, Tharo Khan Talpur, Mir Manik, Mir Suleman Khan, Khair Mohammad Jamali, Muhammad Bakhsh Jamali and Allah Ditto Surhio
The large tombs stand against a backdrop of Kirthar Hills, the largest being that of Mir Allahyar, which is stucco painted inside and out. Two remarkable scenes are painted in Mughal style: one depicts a battle with soldiers on elephants and horses; the other the love story of Sassi and Punno. Some of the other tombs have well-preserved paintings of figures and gently flowing floral sprays.
Mir Allahyar Talpur belonged to Mankani branch of the Talpur dynasty, which ruled Southeastern Sindh. He founded the town of Tando Allahyar, where remnants of his clay fort are still of interest to visitors. He occupies a distinguished place in Talpur history for his contribution in the field of architecture, art and irrigation in Kachho (Dadu). He was the son of Mir Manak Khan, who founded Drigh Balla, and the father of Mir Massu Khan (1689–1754).
Coordinates: 26.804823, 67.386508
For more details: The crumbling Kalhora necropolis in Sindh
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